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Boat Reviews
After testing lots of inflatable boats, I decided to write reviews of the ones that were good. You’ll find them here.
Kayak Reviews
Inflatable kayaks are in many ways better than hard-shell kayaks. Have a look at the reviews of the best ones.
Motor Reviews
You can fit an electric trolling motor or even a gasoline outboard on SIBs and kayaks. These articles will guide you.
Extras
Learn everything you need to be efficient, safe, and still have fun out on the water.
Newest Articles
Read about the newest inflatable boats & kayaks, and learn the best tips and tricks of boating.
The science behind Minn Kota’s Digital Maximizer. Are they better?
You’ve read the marketing material about Minn Kota’s Digital Maximizer technology. It sounds great! Up to Five Times Longer Run Time on a Single Charge. https://minnkota.com.au/technology-items/digital-maximizer-fresh/ 5x longer run time? Yes please! But does it work and…
15 Inflatable Boat Myths: Debunked
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding inflatable boats. Unfortunately, this causes most consumers to doubt the capability of all inflatable watercraft. That’s why, I thought it’s high time that we bust some of these…
Yak Back No More – Kayaking Back Pain Solution
Kayaking is a fun form of exercise, where you get to explore nature. However, if you are not careful, you will get “yak back” and curse at your kayak for days. Or even weeks. I have mild…
Inflatable boat trailers – Complete guide
What is the easiest way to haul your inflatable boat? Put the whole thing on a trailer, of course. If you have the space to store it and the time to drive a bit slower (due to…
Nixy Ventus Electric Pump review & test – Can It Pump 10 iSUPs?
The Nixy Ventus electric pump (released in 2021) has an active cooling system that promises to inflate ten iSUPs in sequence. All inflatable paddleboard owners should be excited to hear this since we all know inflating our SUPs is a…
9 Great Electric & Manual Air Pumps for Inflatable Boats & Kayaks
Most inflatable boats & kayaks include a pump in their packaging upon purchase. But, let’s face it. Yes, they can get the job done, but most of these pumps are not as powerful or effective in inflating…
The Only 9 Boating Knots You’ll Ever Need
An important skill you’ll need to learn for boating is how to tie sailors’ knots. Why? For any given situation at a marina or out on open water, you will need to choose a knot to effectively…
5 Safe Ways to Get In and Out of a Kayak
The first step in becoming a good paddler is learning how to get in and out of a kayak. Even though it seems straight forward, believe me, it is not as graceful as you think the first…
Essential Kayaking Gear Checklist – 20 Key Items You’ll Need
When you’re just lazy paddling on the beach, you don’t need much gear (other than your PFD, of course). But when you go day touring or out on open water, you need to be prepared. Here is…
Aquaglide Chinook Kayak Review – Middle of the Pack
A few weeks ago, I got the chance to try an Aquaglide Chinook 120 inflatable kayak for an entire day. I was very much looking forward to it, since the Chinook sits somewhere between the entry-level kayak…